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Professional Mentoring & Partnerships

Build your network and learn from professionals in the field in Saint Louis University's Department of Communication. 

St. Louis area professionals serve as guest speakers in classes, offer mentoring and networking opportunities for students and teach some of our classes. In addition, our Communication Advisory Board ensures that the Department of Communication develops students who are competitive in the workforce and keeps up with changes in the communication field.

Communication Advisory Board

Our advisory board consists of professionals in a wide range of communication careers. Our board members offer insight into the essential skills the Department of Communication should teach its students and make suggestions about how the department can improve its curriculum to reflect changing communication industries.

Once a year, our board hosts a communication networking event, giving students an opportunity to interact directly with board members and ask them questions. The board is made up of a mix of SLU alumni and friends of SLU.

Board Members

Kristen Aldenderfer

Kristen Aldenderfer

Senior Brand Manager 
Nestle Purina


Dr. Kevin L. Armbrust

Dr. Kevin L. Armbrust

Manager of Editorial
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod


Jon Butler

Jon Butler

Consumer Engagement and Content Strategist
Commerce Bank


Julia Cain

Julia Cain

Freelance reporter and blogger


Maggie Crane

Maggie Crane

Communications Director
BioSTL


Emily Daigh

Emily Daigh

Digital Product Manager II 
Commerce Bank


Rich Eichwald

Rich Eichwald

Senior Vice President & Partner
Fleishman-Hillard


Amanda Honigfort

Amanda Honigfort

Producer of Special Projects and Programs
HEC-TV


Katie Fultz

Katie Fultz

Program Manager
MaritzCX


Erik Lunsford

Erik Lunsford

Staff Photojournalist and Editor
The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod


Ryan McClure

Ryan McClure

Executive Director
Gateway Arch Park Foundation


Bess McCoy

Bess McCoy

Public Information Specialist
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District


Doug Moore

Doug Moore

Director of Communications
 St. Louis County Executive Sam Page


Rebecca Nashan

Rebecca Nashan

Senior Brand Manager
Purina PetCare Company


Rodney Pruitt

Rodney Pruitt

Senior Associate
Weber Shandwick


Lauren Stapel

Lauren Schmeider

Product Manager, Advice Quality
Wells-Fargo Advisors


Bailey Tripp

Bailey Tripp

Communications Project Coordinator
St. Louis Regional Chamber